Balfour Beatty is expecting to deliver its phase one self-help targets of £200 million cash in: £100 million cost out and also to have a positive net cash balance by year end, according to its latest trading update covering the period to 12 December 2016.

Two major projects to tackle flooding that has affected 47 properties in the Springburn area of Glasgow have been completed as part of Scottish Water’s ongoing £250 million upgrade to the city’s waste water infrastructure.

Irish Water, in partnership with Cork County Council, is proposing to upgrade the Skibbereen Regional Water Supply Scheme to ensure that it is capable of meeting the current and future demands of the area.

Northern Ireland Water has completed an £8 million upgrade at its Newcastle Waster treatment works.

Anglian Water has started work on a multi-million pound investment in Southend’s sewers which will see nearly 11km of sewer pipe throughout the town relined to protect the brickwork.

Yorkshire Water has completed a £2.8 million upgrade of the Springhead water pumping station in HulL.

Severn Trent has published details of the full terms and conditions of its proposed acquisition of Dee Valley Water, together with the recommended actions to be taken by Dee Valley ordinary shareholders.

Wessex Water’s profits rose to £86.1m according to its half year results, with  the company continuing to be recognised as the leading water and sewerage provider for customer service and on track for another year of excellent performance.